One Direction star splits from girlfriend - reports

Liam Payne from One Direction during a recent visit to New Zealand. Photo / Sarah Ivey

One Direction singer Liam Payne has reportedly split from his girlfriend of two years.

The 19-year-old and dancer Danielle Peazer, 24, are said to have called time on their relationship because Liam's busy schedule has meant they have spent increasing amounts of time apart and they feared it would only get worse when the band begin a world tour next year.

A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "They have split in the last few days because it has been more and more difficult to keep the relationship going with Liam spending more and more time away.

"He has hardly been able to see Danielle in recent months and the band have a world tour next year so it was only going to get harder.

"They ended things but Liam hopes they have left on good terms. She was the first real love of his life."

Liam's bandmate Harry Styles recently said if he had to date anyone in the band, it would be Liam as he is such a good boyfriend.

He explained: "I think I'd go out with Liam because he's a genuine, kind-hearted boy. Someone being genuine is really important to me. I think if you were his girlfriend, he would treat you really well."